That enormous thunder vortex visibly shrank at a rapid pace. Within a few breaths, it vanished into thin air, leaving not even a trace behind.
All the strange phenomena between heaven and earth disappeared. With a flash, Lin Feng appeared in midair, wrapped one arm around Xuanyuan Qingtian's slender waist, and the two drifted gently down.
Handyman Disciple side peak.
"My heavens, Esteemed Sect Master truly deserves to be Esteemed Sect Master. He either did not act at all, or his move shook the heavens! So manly—cleaving thunder with his sword, holding a beauty in his arms!"
"I wonder when I'll ever reach Esteemed Sect Master's realm."
Ye Xuan could not stop sighing.
"Junior Brother, are you dreaming? Hurry up and find a bucket of cold water to wake yourself up."
"Reach Esteemed Sect Master's realm? Aren't you afraid your big words will summon a bolt of lightning to strike you dead?"
"What kind of figure is Esteemed Sect Master? Is he someone people like us can measure?"
Ye Jingyun looked at Ye Xuan as though he were an idiot.
Ye Xuan: "..."
Xuanyuan Peak.
"Are you all right? I was delayed for a moment and nearly arrived too late."
Lin Feng asked.
At the same time, he sighed inwardly, Good thing time inside the Xuanyuan Tomb differs from the outside. Otherwise, the elder I finally recruited would have been gone.
And the system really came through. After obtaining the true Xuanyuan Divine Sword, it directly offered up one Heaven-Man Unity Slash. Otherwise, even if I had made it in time, I still couldn't have saved her.
At this moment, he no longer felt that the system was screwing him over. The power of that strike had shocked even Lin Feng himself. It was simply too tyrannical.
"It's nothing serious. I merely expended too much spiritual energy and feel somewhat weak." Feeling the strong arm around her waist, Xuanyuan Qingtian's face reddened as she replied softly.
This was the first time in thousands of years that she had been so close to a man. Yet she did not feel any rejection in her heart. Instead, there was an indescribable feeling, especially that faint sense of safety from being protected, which made her feel traces of infatuation.
Xuanyuan Qingtian thought, How embarrassing. How did I become like this?
In truth, this was also Lin Feng's first time holding a woman, and such a peerless beauty at that.
His face was slightly red as well, his heartbeat accelerating uncontrollably. The faint fragrance lingering around his nose, the soft jade-like body, the exquisite sensation traveling through his arm—how could a mere beginner sect master endure this? It was practically killing him.
Xuanyuan Qingtian clearly sensed Lin Feng's breathing grow heavier. Panicking inwardly, she hurriedly turned sideways and said, "That sword strike you used earlier was very similar to one in my memories. I never expected its power to be so immense. No wonder I could never comprehend it."
Lin Feng gave an awkward smile. "Actually, that strike was merely the most basic form. I only unleashed one-tenth of its power. It wasn't worth mentioning."
"Just the most basic sword strike?"
"And only one-tenth of its power?"
"Is there any need to crush people like this?"
"Why don't you just fly straight into the heavens?"
Upon hearing this, Xuanyuan Qingtian's expression changed completely. She felt utterly miserable as all sorts of complaints ran through her mind.
At that moment, she became even more certain of her thoughts: the Sect Master was absolutely the reincarnation of some mighty saint.
At the same time, she felt incomparably envious. It would be wonderful if I could learn it too.
Soon, the two landed safely. Xuanyuan Qingtian immediately slipped out of Lin Feng's embrace.
Lin Feng: "..."
Was this Sect Master some wolf, tiger, or leopard?
Just then, the system's voice rang out in his mind. "Ding! The system senses the host's Fated Woman's ambition to improve, as well as the Fated Woman's admiration for the host. The system is greatly pleased and has taken the initiative to present a Lucky Gift Pack."
"Ding! Congratulations, you have obtained Sharing with the Fated Woman."
"Ding! Congratulations, you have obtained Sect Disciple Contributions."
Lin Feng was a little dumbfounded. "???"
System: "Ding! The host obtained the Xuanyuan Divine Sword, which means the Fated Woman also obtained the Xuanyuan Divine Sword. The host obtained the Chaos Nine Forms, which means the Fated Woman also obtained the Chaos Nine Forms."
Lin Feng's face darkened. "You damned system, after all that, I was just making a wedding dress for someone else?"
System: "Ding! The system is not your damned uncle. The host is too narrow-minded."
Lin Feng: "..."
System: "Ding! Though the benefits are shared, the host holds the initiative and gains numerous advantages."
Lin Feng said irritably, "What advantages could there possibly be?"
System: "Ding! The Fated Woman's cultivation results will be applied to the host."
"Once the Fated Woman learns the Chaos Nine Forms, the host will also learn the Chaos Nine Forms. But once the host learns the Chaos Nine Forms, the Fated Woman cannot enjoy the result."
"If the host gives the Xuanyuan Divine Sword to the Fated Woman, the host can retrieve it with a single thought. The Fated Woman cannot resist."
"As for sect disciples, they can only contribute purely to you."
Hearing this, Lin Feng's mood improved greatly. This was equivalent to having someone else cultivate for him. It could not get any better.
He stopped paying attention to the system and turned his gaze toward Xuanyuan Qingtian, who neither knew whether to leave nor stay. "Um, Qingtian, I see that you cultivate the sword path as well. Are you interested in the sword technique I used just now?"
"Ah?" Xuanyuan Qingtian was somewhat dazed as she looked at Lin Feng in disbelief. "What do you mean?"
"Exactly what you think I mean." Lin Feng smiled. "I intend to teach you a sword technique. The strike I used just now is merely the weakest form within it. What do you think?"
Xuanyuan Qingtian's large black-and-white eyes suddenly widened. "Are you serious?!"
Lin Feng nodded. "Naturally. This Sect Master never speaks falsehoods."
Xuanyuan Qingtian was so excited that her little face flushed red. She hurriedly said, "I'm willing, more than willing..."
As she spoke, overwhelmed with excitement, she was about to bow to Lin Feng in thanks.
Lin Feng hurriedly stepped forward and supported her, smiling. "It's only a sword technique. Why such a grand gesture? In the future, don't bow to people at the drop of a hat either."
As he spoke, he pointed one finger forward. A streak of golden light shot out with a whoosh and entered Xuanyuan Qingtian's brow in the blink of an eye.
Boom!
Xuanyuan Qingtian only felt her mind roar. The words "Chaos Nine Forms" floated within her mind, followed by the ring of a sword. Those four great characters turned into specks of golden light and vanished.
A needle-pricking pain suddenly struck her. She could not help staggering, then went limp and collapsed into Lin Feng's embrace.
A faint fragrance wafted from her crystal-like jade skin. That vaguely visible snow-white flesh, those soft breaths, that occasional sound... it was over, completely over. Lin Feng could no longer remain calm and instinctively raised both hands.
Fellow Daoists, I'm waiting online for an answer! This Sect Master is in a hurry—do you think I should hold her, or hold her tighter?
It was mainly because little brother was raising the flag; this Sect Master could not be blamed. In the end, reason on the scales tilted toward his honest body, and Lin Feng lowered his raised hands.
Tsk tsk, this Sect Master had to admit, the feel was...
"Oh my god, do not look at impropriety, do not look at impropriety..."
Ye Xuan and Ye Jingyun, who had rushed over from the side peak in a fluster, were instantly dumbfounded when they saw the scene before them...
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